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Top 25 Best Hidden Gem Colleges with Tuition Under $25K | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The cost of college is a hot topic in the news, politics, and households around America—especially right now, during a pandemic and a shifting educational landscape. Many are searching for low tuition colleges. According to Educationaldata.org, in the 2019-2020 school year, a 4-year out of state college had an average tuition of $26,820. Private colleges, …
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Top 25 Best Urban Hidden Gem Colleges | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Cities are known for many great things—incredible architecture, art scenes, performances, industries, diverse populations, and amazing history. Many are also known for incredible urban colleges. But in the hustle and bustle of the city, some things can get glanced over instead of explored. That’s why we created this list highlighting some amazing urban colleges. To …
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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southwest | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Deserts, plateaus, sprawling cities, and canyons, mesas, and more make up the rugged Southwestern landscape. Many of the colleges in the area are as excellent as the geography is dynamic. We wanted to highlight some of the lesser-known Southwest colleges that deserve attention. For this list, we’re including the following states as part of the …
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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Plains Region | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Don’t underestimate America’s heartland. It’s home to a number of incredible colleges, including some you might not have heard about before. This list aims to highlight Great Plains colleges. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must meet the following requirements: Receive fewer than 5,000 applications Have fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students Have an …
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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast US | 2021 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
What do you think about when you hear “the Southeast?” Is it southern hospitality? Comfort food? Warm weather? Well, what about fantastic Southeast colleges? While there are certainly powerhouse colleges in the Southeast, there is also a multitude of great schools that fly a bit under the radar. That’s why we wanted to bring them …

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